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HSN Code 28111940: Sulphonic Acid

HSN Code 28111940 represents Sulphonic Acid under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Sulphonic Acid correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 28111940, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Sulphonic Acid.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 28111940

HSN Code 28111940 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

INORGANIC ACIDS AND INORGANIC OXYGEN COMPOUNDS OF NON-METALS : Other inorganic acids : Other : Sulphonic acid

Chapter

28 - Inorganic chemicals, organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals,of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes

Sub Chapter

2811 - Other inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 28111940 not include?

Sulphonic Acid does not include products with the following descriptions.

INORGANIC ACIDS AND INORGANIC OXYGEN COMPOUNDS OF NON-METALS : Other inorganic acids : Hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid)

INORGANIC ACIDS AND INORGANIC OXYGEN COMPOUNDS OF NON-METALS : Other inorganic acids : Hydrogen cyanide (hydrofluoric acid)

Other inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals - other inorganic acids : - other : hydrocyanic acid (hydrogen cyanide, prussic acid)

INORGANIC ACIDS AND INORGANIC OXYGEN COMPOUNDS OF NON-METALS : Other inorganic acids : Other : Hypophosphorus acid (phosphinic acid)

INORGANIC ACIDS AND INORGANIC OXYGEN COMPOUNDS OF NON-METALS : Other inorganic acids : Other : Acids of arsenic

INORGANIC ACIDS AND INORGANIC OXYGEN COMPOUNDS OF NON-METALS : Other inorganic acids : Other : Other

INORGANIC ACIDS AND INORGANIC OXYGEN COMPOUNDS OF NON-METALS : Other inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals : Carbon dioxide : Dry ice

INORGANIC ACIDS AND INORGANIC OXYGEN COMPOUNDS OF NON-METALS : Other inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals : Carbon dioxide : Other

INORGANIC ACIDS AND INORGANIC OXYGEN COMPOUNDS OF NON-METALS : Other inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals : Silicon dioxide

Other inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals - other inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals : sulphur dioxide

INORGANIC ACIDS AND INORGANIC OXYGEN COMPOUNDS OF NON-METALS : Other inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals : Other : Arsenic pentaoxide

INORGANIC ACIDS AND INORGANIC OXYGEN COMPOUNDS OF NON-METALS : Other inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals : Other : Arsenic trioxide

INORGANIC ACIDS AND INORGANIC OXYGEN COMPOUNDS OF NON-METALS : Other inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals : Other : Nitrous oxide

INORGANIC ACIDS AND INORGANIC OXYGEN COMPOUNDS OF NON-METALS : Other inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals : Other : Carbon monoxide

INORGANIC ACIDS AND INORGANIC OXYGEN COMPOUNDS OF NON-METALS : Other inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals : Other : Sulphur trioxide (sulphuric anhydride)

INORGANIC ACIDS AND INORGANIC OXYGEN COMPOUNDS OF NON-METALS : Other inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals : Other : Other

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 28111940 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

< ₹1 Crore

−75.00% vs FY 2024-25

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

Nil

First year of recorded data

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

< ₹1 Crore

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #5306 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2811

FY 2025-26

0.01%

Share of Sub-Chapter 2811’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 2811’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2811

FY 2025-26

#10 of 17

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2811

At a glance

−28.63%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#9876

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+364.81%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

0.01%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2811

Share of Sub-Chapter 2811 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 28111940

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #7575

Balance

−16.41

Exports

1.06 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.43% of Sub-Ch. 2811

Imports

17.47 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

— YoY

3.04% of Sub-Ch. 2811

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #6841

Balance

−12.02

Exports

2.17 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+104.72% YoY

1.01% of Sub-Ch. 2811

Imports

14.19 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−18.78% YoY

2.39% of Sub-Ch. 2811

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #8177

Balance

−16.18

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−75.12% YoY

0.11% of Sub-Ch. 2811

Imports

16.72 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+17.83% YoY

2.61% of Sub-Ch. 2811

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #7093

Balance

−9.32

Exports

2.51 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+364.81% YoY

0.36% of Sub-Ch. 2811

Imports

11.83 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−29.25% YoY

1.51% of Sub-Ch. 2811

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #8082

Balance

−9.25

Exports

1.02 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−59.36% YoY

0.11% of Sub-Ch. 2811

Imports

10.27 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−13.19% YoY

0.91% of Sub-Ch. 2811

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #8784

Balance

+0.51

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−50.00% YoY

0.06% of Sub-Ch. 2811

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 2811

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #9000

Balance

+0.40

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−21.57% YoY

0.04% of Sub-Ch. 2811

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 2811

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #9876

Balance

+0.10

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−75.00% YoY

0.01% of Sub-Ch. 2811

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 2811

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

−28.63% /yr

Imports

—

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 2811 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹988.03 Cr

Import

₹1,579.31 Cr

Trade Balance

−591.28

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 28111940 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −28.63% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 28111940 have declined at a compound annual rate of −28.63% over 8 fiscal years, falling from ₹1.06 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.10 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 28111940 Ranked #9876 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 28111940 ranks #9876 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2811, it ranks #10 of 17. By trade surplus, it ranks #5306 of 12872.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 28111940 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28111940 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 364.81% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹0.10 Crore in HSN Code 28111940 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹0.10 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.10 Crore — ranking #5306 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

HSN Code 28111940 Contributes 0.01% of Sub-Chapter 2811 Exports — Ranked #10

Among the 17 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2811, HSN Code 28111940 ranks #10 by export value — accounting for 0.01% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 28111940 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 28111940 ?

It includes Sulphonic Acid

How should mixed supplies be billed when Sulphonic Acid is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Sulphonic Acid; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Sulphonic Acid?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

Any common misclassification issue with Sulphonic Acid?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

How much GST applies to Sulphonic Acid?

Under HSN 28111940, Sulphonic Acid attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Sulphonic Acid?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Sulphonic Acid?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

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